Craving a taste explosion without the guilt? Introducing Air Fryer Bang Bang Shrimp Tacos! This recipe brings you all the creamy, spicy deliciousness of Bang Bang Shrimp, but cooked in your air fryer for a healthier and quicker meal. Imagine perfectly crispy shrimp, coated in a tantalizing sauce, nestled in warm tortillas. These tacos are ready in minutes, satisfying your cravings without derailing your health goals. Trust me, as someone who’s always short on time but never on appetite, these tacos are a total game-changer!
Why You Will Love This Recipe
Bang Bang Shrimp Tacos were always a special occasion meal growing up. My mom would make them whenever we had a reason to celebrate or just needed a little pick-me-up (and maybe because I requested them relentlessly!). But they were always a bit of a hassle. Recreating that same amazing flavor – the perfect balance of sweet, spicy, and creamy combined with the speed and ease of an air fryer is what makes this recipe so special!
Ingredients
For the Shrimp:
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
For the Bang Bang Sauce:
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons sweet chili sauce
- 1 tablespoon sriracha (adjust to your spice preference)
- 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon honey
For the Tacos:
- 12 small corn or flour tortillas
- 1 cup shredded cabbage or slaw mix
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- Lime wedges, for serving
Step-by-Step Instructions for Making the Recipe
- Prepare the Shrimp: In a bowl, combine the shrimp, olive oil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
- Air Fry the Shrimp: Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C). Place the shrimp in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Cook for 6-8 minutes, flipping halfway through, until pink and cooked through.
- Make the Bang Bang Sauce: While the shrimp is cooking, whisk together the mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, rice vinegar, and honey in a small bowl.
- Combine Shrimp and Sauce: Once the shrimp is cooked, transfer them to a bowl and toss with the Bang Bang sauce until evenly coated.
- Warm the Tortillas: Either warm the tortillas in a dry skillet, microwave, or oven.
- Assemble the Tacos: Fill each tortilla with the Bang Bang shrimp, shredded cabbage or slaw mix, and cilantro.
- Serve: Serve immediately with lime wedges for squeezing.
Air Fryer Bang Bang Shrimp Tacos
Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- In a bowl, combine the shrimp, olive oil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix well.1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C). Place the shrimp in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Cook for 6-8 minutes, flipping halfway through, until pink and cooked through.1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- While the shrimp is cooking, whisk together the mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, rice vinegar, and honey in a small bowl.1/2 cup mayonnaise, 2 tablespoons sweet chili sauce, 1 tablespoon sriracha, 1 teaspoon rice vinegar, 1/2 teaspoon honey
- Once the shrimp is cooked, transfer them to a bowl and toss with the Bang Bang sauce until evenly coated.1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined, 1/2 cup mayonnaise, 2 tablespoons sweet chili sauce, 1 tablespoon sriracha, 1 teaspoon rice vinegar, 1/2 teaspoon honey
- Either warm the tortillas in a dry skillet, microwave, or oven.12 small corn or flour tortillas
- Fill each tortilla with the Bang Bang shrimp, shredded cabbage or slaw mix, and cilantro.1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined, 12 small corn or flour tortillas, 1 cup shredded cabbage or slaw mix, 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- Serve immediately with lime wedges for squeezing.Lime wedges
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